Winterfest Scavenger hunt

hunt for clues, Compete with friends, & test your lowell trivia!

It’s a wrap! The 2025 Lowell WinterFest Scavenger Hunt has ended. Thank you to all who participated or followed along with the competition. View the list of 2025 missions to prepare for next year’s hunt.

Each year, up to 20 teams and individuals compete in the online WinterFest Scavenger Hunt! This fun activity engages the whole family in a quest around Lowell during WinterFest hours. The Hunt includes a variety of mission types, such as finding historical locations, posing for the camera, and viewing public art.

Playing Instructions

In order to participate in the live competition, players need to download the Goosechase App. Continue reading for instructions on how to participate with a team or as an individual.

Joining as a TEAM

1. Download the Goosechase iOS or Android app.

2. Log in. New to Goosechase? Sign up for an account or play as a guest.

3. Search for this experience by code or name, then enter the passcode. This information will be available in early February 2026.

4. Join an existing team or create your own team. Some teams require a passcode!

5. Lastly, set yourself apart with a name and photo. Click “Save.”

Joining as an individual

1. Download the Goosechase iOS or Android app.

2. Log in. New to Goosechase? Sign up for an account or play as a guest.

3. Search for this experience by code or name, then enter the passcode. This information will be available in early February 2026.

4. Create your player profile or join a pre-created profile. Some pre-created profiles require a passcode!

5. Lastly, set yourself apart with a name and photo. Click “Save.”

Time to Play!

The next Lowell WinterFest Scavenger Hunt will run during WinterFest 2026!

1. Open the experience on the Goosechase app.

2. Choose a mission (a.k.a. “clue”). There are three mission categories: Photo, GPS, and Text.

3. For a Photo Mission, find the answer and snap a live picture to upload! If you would like to give us permission to use your photos for future WinterFest advertisements, please email us at sboucher@lowellma.gov.

4. For a GPS Mission, find the answer and mark off your location!

When is the Scavenger Hunt?

The Scavenger Hunt will open for the duration of WinterFest. You can play anytime during the festival, but some of the missions have limited hours and pop out throughout the festival timeline.

IS there a prize? How do you win?

The prize is bragging rights and a shoutout on this webpage and the Lowell WinterFest Facebook Page! The winning team will be determined by who has the most points. Submissions will be reviewed after WinterFest to ensure the correctness of the answers and points.

2025 Leadership Board

1. The Ghost of Poe — 15,600 points

2. DIY Lowell Dynamos — 12,800 points

3. Team Herd — 11,000 points

I have a technical question about the app

Visit the Goosechase FAQ Page here!

If you have questions while hunting or issues with signing up, please contact sboucher@lowellma.gov.

The City of Lowell’s Office of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (CASE) reserves the right to remove profiles based on inappropriate team names or conduct.